Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts

Sunday, August 9, 2009

St. John's wort most prescribed antidepressnt in Germany

From the journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051201/2249.html:

"In Germany, St. John's wort is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant. In 1984, the German Commission E designated St. John's wort as an approved herb,1 and its safety and effectiveness are reevaluated periodically."

The rest of the article can be found at the link.